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    Transforming the way retail works

    How DSD is helping IKEA reach its ambitious goal of being powered by 100% renewable energy in less than five years.

    CASE STUDY

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    0total stores
    0states (AZ, CA, CT, MA, MD, NJ, NY)
    0solar power
    0Energy Storage + EV Charging

    Direct Purchase

    with DSD O&M

    The Challenge

    In 2012, IKEA announced an ambitious new initiative to become a circular and climate positive business by 2030. This was to include being powered by 100% renewable energy across all its retail operations by 2025. Such plans require big thinking, accelerated action, and a partner that can execute on their vision.

    The Execution

    IKEA and DSD’s partnership started in 2019 with 2 projects in Maryland. After the first 2 successful canopy projects, the partnership grew to 8 projects and now is at 17 projects (and counting) in 7 different states. DSD went to work designing unique solar solutions, including rooftop units that needed to convert a spectacular amount of energy to meet their carbon offset goals, and minimalist carport structures to open loads of space for parking. IKEA also included energy storage on 11 of the 17 stores, increasing the value from renewables and getting closer to their goals. Electric vehicle charging stations were added in some locations to offer sustainable charging for their customers and employees.

    Ikea solar panel aerial
    Ikea rooftop solar panels
    Ikea solar canopy
    Ikea solar carport

    The Solution

    Rooftop

    Carport / Canopy

    EV Charging

    Energy Storage

    The Outcome

    These solar arrays will collectively provide nearly 30GWh of clean energy production each year. Eleven locations will leverage energy storage systems (ESS) to store solar energy for later use — which makes clean energy available whenever it’s needed, lowering “peak usage” from the grid and creating additional opportunities for savings for IKEA.

    The Impact

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    0energy storage capacity
    0of CO2 eliminated (equivalent)
    0pounds of coal not burned (carbon equivalent)

    “Working with DSD has been absolutely amazing.
    From a culture and value point of view, we align well.”


    Mikko Kolkkanen
    Market Manager, IKEA Baltimore

    Take the first step.

    Getting the ball rolling on your project may seem complicated. But we’re here to show you how it’s done. It all starts with a first step.